The North Dakota State Data Center (NDSDC) at NDSU is no longer operational as of December 31, 2011. Research and other relevant publications conducted under the auspices of the North Dakota State Data Center (NDSDC) at NDSU are archived here. The research staff of what was formerly the NDSDC transitioned in January 2012 and continue their ongoing research as part of the Center for Social Research at NDSU. Former Director, Dr. Richard Rathge, retired in August 2013 after 32 years at NDSU.

Note: The Census Bureau-related functions of the former NDSDC at NDSU have transitioned to the North Dakota Census Office at the North Dakota Department of Commerce.

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Academic Computing Long-Range Planning

Highlights of the Academic Computing Long-Range Planning Survey (January 2006) (116 KB, 22 pages)
This report offers highlights of a survey conducted by the Computing and Information Technologies Planning and Goals (CITPG) Committee at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in November and December 2005. The results provide insight into what faculty members see as the major academic computing concerns facing NDSU and how to prioritize topics relating to those concerns.

Active in Moorhead (AIM) Partnership

2009 AIM Resident Survey Results
Active in Moorhead (AIM) Partnership: 2009 Resident Survey Results (September 2009) (1.77 MB, 78 pages)
The purpose of this study is to increase the understanding of Moorhead residents’ behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions associated with active living in the City of Moorhead. The AIM partnership, a partnership between Clay County Public Health, the City of Moorhead, and the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG), is exploring how the city of Moorhead can create an environment that encourages its residents to become active and stay active through choices in their daily routines. The AIM partnership received funding for this study from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, who also is encouraging a lifestyle that integrates physical activity into daily lives.
AIM Partnership Meeting Report
Active in Moorhead (AIM) Partnership: 2009 Neighborhood and College Meeting Results (May 2009) (829 KB, 64 pages)
This report presents findings from a series of neighborhood and college meetings in Moorhead, Minnesota, conducted between January and March 2009 conducted by the AIM partnership. The purpose of the meetings was to gather information from residents regarding activing living and life in their neigbhorhoods.

Antibiotic Resistance Knowledge Study

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Antibiotic Resistance Knowledge Survey Results: Comparison of the 1999 and 2000 Surveys (October 2000) (726 KB, 79 pages)

This publication features the comparison of findings from two surveys of residents of the Fargo/Moorhead metropolitan area (Fall 1999 baseline and Fall 2000). The surveys assessed residents' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and beliefs regarding antibiotics resistance. The follow-up 2000 survey was conducted to assess the effects of a comprehensive educational campaign.

Birth Defects Study

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North Dakota Birth Defects Monitoring System Summary Report 2001-2005 (March 2010) (6.33 MB, 111 pages)

This publication presents an analysis of birth defects in North Dakota from 2001 through 2005. In addition to this analysis, information regarding population characteristics for North Dakota also is provided, as well as characteristics of live births, pregnancy, and death data. -Revised version with corrected definition of fetal death (pgs. 17, 23, and 24), corrected proportions/descriptions (pgs. 27, 50, 58), and higher resolution posted 9/20/2011

Chemical/Mental Health Survey

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Clay County Joint Powers Collaborative Chemical/Mental Health Survey: 2001 (December 2001) (4.35 MB, 71 pages)

This survey was designed to determine the needs and gaps in services for children and youth with mental health and chemical health issues in Clay County, Minnesota.

Childhood Needs Assessment for Cass-Clay

Childhood Needs Assessment

Childhood Needs Assessment for Cass-Clay: Focusing on Family and Youth (February 2010) (2.42 MB, 81 pages)

The purpose of this report was to provide an assessment of the needs of people within the Fargo-Moorhead (F/M) metropolitan area in order to provide context for the United Way of Cass-Clay (UWCC) and their strategic planning process.

  • View related Presentation on "Cass-Clay Needs Assessment: Focus on Families and Youth" (March 2010)

City of Moorhead, Minnesota, Follow-up Tobacco Study

City of Moorhead, Minnesota, Follow-up Tobacco Study (September 2005) (.95 MB, 20 pages)

Results of the 2005 study conducted to determine residents' views concerning the smoking ordinance that took effect in Moorhead in December of 2004.

Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Study

CATCH Study
Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Study: 2007 Survey Results (December 2007) (1.19 MB, 54 pages)

This study focuses on information from health care providers in Cass County, North Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota, regarding their current practices, barriers, and opportunities in identifying mental health concerns among children ages 0 to 5. Funding was provided by the 2007 Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) planning grant through the American Academy of Pediatrics. The goal of the CATCH grant is for all children in all communities to have a medical home and other necessary services in order to reach optimal health and well-being.

Community Alcohol Readiness Study

CAR Student Report Community Alcohol Readiness Study: 2006 Student Survey Results (February 2008) (8.89 MB, 80 pages)

This report presents the results of the 2006 survey of students in grades 7 through 12 in the Fargo Public School District. As part of the Community Alcohol Readiness study, the purpose of the research is to increase understanding of students' and adults' attitudes and perceptions associated with underage drinking and to provide objective data that can be used by decision makers to explore strategies to combat underage drinking.

CAR Adult Report Community Alcohol Readiness Study: 2006 Adult Survey Results (February 2008) (3.68 MB, 106 pages)

This report presents the results of the 2006 survey of adults in Fargo, North Dakota. As part of the Community Alcohol Readiness study, the purpose of the research is to increase understanding of students' and adults' attitudes and perceptions associated with underage drinking and to provide objective data that can be used by decision makers to explore strategies to combat underage drinking.

Community of Care

Community of Care Follow-Up Survey: 2010 Results

Community of Care Follow-Up Survey: 2010 Results (February 2011) (2.4 MB, 39 pages)

This report, entitled Community of Care Follow-up Survey: 2010 Results, presents findings of a survey of residents of rural Cass County North Dakota regarding perceptions and attitudes related to meeting the needs of seniors and disabled persons. The report also compares the 2010 results to the baseline survey results gathered in 2003.
Community of Care Baseline Survey: 2003 (February 2004) (1.37 MB, 74 pages)

The Cass County Community of Care is a project designed by the Good Samaritan Society to establish a permanent community-based system of care. Their mission is to ensure access to services for all seniors and disabled persons throughout rural Cass County. This system of care, if successful in rural Cass County, North Dakota, will be implemented throughout the United States where Good Samaritan Centers are located. In an effort to assist in determining success, a survey of rural Cass County residents was conducted to provide a baseline of knowledge and attitudes pertaining to services, funding, and perceptions of community responsibility for the care of seniors and disabled persons. The results of that survey are the focus of this report.

Demographics of the Great Plains

Demographic Chartbook: Profiling Change in the Great Plains (October 2001) (17.7 MB, 56 pages)

This study is part of a larger research and policy effort to advance understanding and viability of the Great Plains. These research findings served as the foundation for the Great Plains Population Symposium aimed at raising national awareness and corresponding policy debate. View/download any of the following individual sections within the document:

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Devils Lake Community Center Survey

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Devils Lake Community Center Survey: 2002 (April 2002) (1.32 MB, 57 pages)

The purpose of this study was to learn more about residents' interests in and the utilization of a possible community center in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Economic Development Reports: College Students

Student Focus Groups: 2001 (May 2001) (352 KB, 34 pages)

This report is part of a series of labor force studies sponsored by the Fargo-Cass County Economic Development Corporation, Moorhead Economic Development Authority and the Valley City-Barnes County Economic Development Corporation through the cooperation of a locally driven regional Labor Availability Council. This report details the findings from a series of focus groups conducted with students graduating from post-high school degree and certificate granting institutions within 60 miles of Fargo/Moorhead in the Spring of 2001.

Market Area Student Survey: 2000 (January 2000) (1.0 MB, 45 pages)
The purpose of this project was to provide information about students’ attitudes regarding employment preferences, training and skills development, employer incentives and benefit packages, and issues related to commuting and future mobility. This report is part of a series of labor force studies sponsored by the Fargo-Cass County Economic Development Corporation, Moorhead Economic Development Authority and the Valley City-Barnes County Economic Development Corporation through the cooperation of a locally driven regional Labor Availability Council.

Economic Development Reports: Employer and Labor Force

Employer Survey: 2001 (May 2001) (1.4 MB, 48 pages)

This report is part of a series of labor force studies sponsored by the Fargo-Cass County Economic Development Corporation, Moorhead Economic Development Authority and the Valley City-Barnes County Economic Development Corporation through the cooperation of a locally driven regional Labor Availability Council. This report presents the results of a survey of the major primary-sector employers in the greater metropolitan area. The purpose of this research was to explore employers’ attitudes and perceptions regarding current and future labor issues.

Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Labor Market Study: Spring 2000 (February 2000) (124 KB, 47 pages)
This study was a joint effort by the Fargo-Cass County Economic Development Corporation, Moorhead Economic Development Authority and the Valley City-Barnes County Economic Development Corporation through the cooperation of a locally driven regional Labor Availability Council to explore labor issues within the market area. The purpose of this study was to gain information about the current and potential labor force of two regions within western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.
Fargo-Moorhead Market Area Employer Survey: 1999 (January 2000) (837 KB, 47 pages)
This report is part of a larger labor force study sponsored by the Fargo-Cass County Economic Development Corporation, Moorhead Economic Development Authority and the Valley City-Barnes County Economic Development Corporation through the cooperation of a locally driven regional Labor Availability Council.The purpose of this project was to provide information regarding employers’ attitudes and perceptions of labor issues concerning the growth and development of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area.

Economic Impact of the 2008 Fargo and West Fargo Smoking Bans Study

The Economic Impact of the 2008 Fargo and West Fargo Smoking Bans report
The Economic Impact of the 2008 Fargo and West Fargo Smoking Bans: A 2010 analysis of tax and survey data to assess the economic impact of the current smoking bans on bars in Fargo and West Fargo, North Dakota (June 2010) (3.51 MB, 92 pages)

The purpose of this project is to assess the economic impact of the July 1, 2008, comprehensive smoking bans on businesses, specifically bars, within Fargo and West Fargo. Our approach was threefold. First, we conducted a horizontal and vertical analysis of the Accommodation and Food Services industries in Fargo, West Fargo, and Grand Forks. Second, we conducted a regression analysis of the tax data for these industries in Fargo and West Fargo. These first two sections took a macroeconomic approach and utilized tax data for Fargo and West Fargo. The city of Grand Forks, which allowed smoking in bars at the time of our study, served as a benchmark for the horizontal and vertical analysis. Third, we conducted a random survey of bar employees in Fargo and West Fargo to determine perceptions of changes in drinking establishments in the last two years.

Economic Impact of the Senior Population on North Dakota's Economy

Economic Impact of Senior Population
The Economic Impact of the Senior Population on a State's Economy: The Case of North Dakota (January 2007) (916 KB, 40 pages)

This study addresses the changing age profile of North Dakota and the consequences it poses over the next 15 years. In particular, it focuses on the rapidly growing elderly population in the state and its impact on income generation. This is accomplished by using an economic simulation model to develop scenarios of income generation in North Dakota based on historical patterns. In brief, the model was designed to answer the question, “What will the distribution of income over the next 10 to 15 years look like if the current pattern of age-specific earnings continues into the future unchanged?” The goal of this research is to offer decision makers insight into how the state’s shifting age distribution will alter the type of income that is generated and its corresponding consequences. It is hoped that these results will spur debate and motivate policy makers to be proactive in finding innovative solutions that will mitigate the negative impacts that are forecast.

Environmental Health Survey

Environmental Health Survey
Environmental Health Survey for Central and Western Minnesota: June 2007 Survey Results (September 2007) (2.69 MB, 109 pages)

This report presents detailed results of the 2007 Collaborative Assessment for Eight Central and Western Minnesota Counties presenting attitudes and perceptions regarding environmental health and emergency preparedness issues.

Evaluation of Parenting the First Year Newsletter

Evaluation of Parenting the First Year Newsletter
2009 Evaluation of Parenting the First Year Newsletter (July 2009) (568 KB, 35 pages)

This report presents the findings from surveys sent to new parents in North Dakota. The purpose of the surveys was to gather information from new parents in North Dakota regarding the usefulness, appeal, barriers, and preferences to reading the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Family Health, Parenting the First Year newsletter. The findings presented in this report will be used by the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Family Health, to make informed decisions to improve the publication.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Study

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Survey: 2003, Post-Media Campaign Analysis (July 2003) (5.93 MB, 30 pages)

This presents results of part two of a two-phase project aimed at learning about perceptions of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) among residents of Clay County, Minnesota, before and after an educational media campaign.

Great Plains Policy Brief

Great Plains Policy Brief: Does Rural Great Plains Depopulation Reflect Failed Public Policy? (June 2005) (672 KB, 6 pages)

This brief was prepared by Richard W. Rathge, Ph.D. of the North Dakota State Data Center, North Dakota State University, and Kenneth M. Johnson, Ph.D., Department of Sociology, Loyola University-Chicago.

Great Plains Population Projections

Research support for the Great Plains Population Projections comes from the USDA North Dakota Rural Development Center and regional research project W1001. Data come from 12 State Demographic Units, and cover age-cohorts by county type from 2000 through 2020.

See related presentation The Demographic Future of the Great Plains presented at the annual meeting of the Rural Sociological Society, Louisville, KY

A published journal article is pending, and will be posted as soon as it is available.

Healthy Roads Media

To access health information or learn more about the project, visit the Healthy Roads Media Website. Click here to a view a two-page brochure about Healthy Roads Media.

Healthy Roads Media provides information about a variety of health care topics (such as asthma, cancer, dental care, diabetes, nutrition, smoking, and women's health). The materials are presented in a variety of formats (audio, written, multimedia, and web page video) and in a number of languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Bosnian, Russian, Hmong, and Khmer). The North Dakota State Data Center is helping to assess the value of these formats in providing health information for diverse populations.

Hearing Impairment Among North Dakotans

Hearing Impairment Among North Dakotans, 2005 Report (March 2005) (2.6 MB, 25 pages)

The purpose of this report is to present estimates and projections of the number of people ages 15 and older in North Dakota who have a hearing impairment, in 2000, 2010, and 2015.

Hispanic Population in Minnesota and North Dakota

The Hispanic Population in Minnesota and North Dakota: Distribution and Growth Trends: 1990-2000 (October 2001) (1.7 MB, 31 pages)

This report was part of a project sponsored by Migrant Health Services, Inc., of Moorhead, Minnesota. An important goal of this project was to estimate the distribution of migrant farm workers and their families in the states of Minnesota and North Dakota. The intent of the project was to serve as a starting point for a larger effort aimed at surveying the needs of migrant farm workers and their families and to gain insight into where they receive their services.

Home Visiting Program Needs Assessment

Home Visiting Program Needs Assessment
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Needs Assessment (Posted April 2011) (3.5 MB, 86 pages) 

This document is a Supplemental Information Request for the Submission of the Statewide Needs Assessment by the North Dakota Department of Health. (The North Dakota Five-Year Needs Assessment (2011-2015) for the Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant Program is a publication of the ND Department of Health for the Division of Children's Special Health Serfvices, Division of Family Health, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, and the Division of Injury Prevention and Control.) The North Dakota State Data Center was responsible for analyzing and presenting the data in the report, from pgs. 4-68, 77-78.

Housing Demand Analysis for Wimbledon, North Dakota

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2007 Housing Demand Analysis for Wimbledon, North Dakota (November 2007) (800 KB, 53 pages)

A detailed housing analysis was conducted for the Wimbledon Housing and Redevelopment Authority to determine future housing needs within the community and its surrounding community service area. The report includes historical demographic and economic trends, projections from a housing forecast model, results of a generalizable housing survey of residents, and recommendations for future housing development strategies.

Informal Caregiving Research: Grandparents as Caregivers

Grandparents as Caregivers in North Dakota, 2002: Outreach and Phone Surveys (June 2003) (1.91 MB, 126 pages)

Includes data collected from a combination of 80 face-to-face interviews and 26 phone interviews with grandparent caregivers; sections include: an introduction, a set of recommendations, and survey results.

This project was made possible through a combined effort between the North Dakota State Data Center at North Dakota State University (NDSU), the Child Development and Family Science Department at NDSU, the North Dakota Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota (UND), and the North Dakota Department of Human Services (ND DHS), Aging Services Division.

Informal Caregiving Research: Informal Caregivers

Informal Caregivers: 2002 - Outreach Survey (May 2003) (2.12 MB, 118 pages)

Includes data collected from 652 face-to-face interviews with informal caregivers; sections include: an introduction, a set of recommendations, survey results, and information about significant differences in the data by caregiver relationship.

This project was made possible through a combined effort between the North Dakota State Data Center at North Dakota State University (NDSU), the Child Development and Family Science Department at NDSU, the North Dakota Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota (UND), and the North Dakota Department of Human Services (ND DHS), Aging Services Division.

Informal Caregiving Research: Needs Assessment of Long Term Care

Needs Assessment of Long Term Care, North Dakota: 2002 - Initial Report and Policy Recommendations (November 2002) (9.55 MB, 242 pages)

Report was compiled in response to a request from the North Dakota State Legislature for an initial report of activities and a set of policy recommendations regarding long term care in North Dakota; purpose of this project was to assess the current and future long term care needs of residents in North Dakota; this report summarizes contributions by the North Dakota State Data Center at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, and the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. View/download any of the following individual sections within the document:

This project was made possible through a combined effort between the North Dakota State Data Center at North Dakota State University (NDSU), the Child Development and Family Science Department at NDSU, the North Dakota Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota (UND), and the North Dakota Department of Human Services (ND DHS), Aging Services Division. It was funded through an appropriation under the Older Americans Act, Title III, Part E, National Family Caregiver Support Program and administered through the North Dakota Department of Human Services, Aging Services Division.

For more information on this project, visit:

Lactation Education Needs Assessment

Lactation Education Report
Lactation Education Needs Assessment Survey, 2010
(April 2011) (2.6 MB, 43 pages) 

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a need for lactation education opportunities in the tri-state area of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The study also looked at attitudes, perceptions, and barriers regarding lactation education. A market analysis, with a focus on further exploration of needs and barriers for lactation education, is also included in this report. Data were collected in December 2010. This study was made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health Statewide Health Improvement Program. The study was conducted by the North Dakota State Data Center (NDSDC) on behalf of Otter Tail County Public Health in Minnesota.

Licensed Child Care Dismissal Study

Licensed Child Care Dismissal Study
Licensed Child Care Dismissal Study
(October 2007, revised May 2008) (778 KB, 35 pages) 

Presents results of a September 2007 survey of licensed child care providers in North Dakota conducted for North Dakota Child Care Resource and Referral. The study was designed to gather information regarding the extent to which children are dismissed from child care programs in North Dakota and the reasons surrounding their dismissal. The results will give policy makers and child care administrators insight into the magnitude of the issue and a clearer understanding of what is contributing to the issue. Information will also assist decision makers in defining needs for supportive services.

Maternal and Child Health Services Needs Assessment

ND Five-Year Needs Assessment for Maternal and Child Health
North Dakota Five-Year Needs Assessment (2011-2015) for the Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant Program (Posted April 2011) (6.64 MB, 204 pages) 

The North Dakota Five-Year Needs Assessment (2011-2015) for the Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant Program is a publication of the ND Department of Health for the Division of Children's Special Health Services, Division of Family Health, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, and the Division of Injury Prevention and Control. The North Dakota State Data Center was responsible for analyzing and presenting the data in the section entitled "Strengths and Needs of the Maternal and Child Health Population Groups and Desired Outcomes," from pgs. 36-154.

Minnesota Health Profile

Licensed Child Care Dismissal Study
Minnesota Health Profile: A Chartbook for Health Status and Health Care Indicators Comparing Minnesota to North Dakota and the Nation (March 2010) (.97 MB, 39 pages) 

This report serves as a brief overview of the health status of Minnesotans and the quality of health care within the state. It was designed as a comparative tool, thus information also is provided for the neighboring state of North Dakota and the nation. The primary purpose of the document is to offer decision makers a contextual snapshot of current health circumstances within the state and the corresponding environment in which health care is delivered.

  • View only the Tables of the Minnesota Health Profile Report (March 2010)

Minnesota SHIP Project - Community Active Living Surveys

Active Living Report - Breckenridge

Active Living Study for the City of Breckenridge, Minnesota: Results of a September 2010 Survey of Breckenridge Residents (April 2011) (1.4 MB, 38 pages)

The key objective of this study was for the Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin County Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) to explore ways in which the City of Breckenridge can create an environment that encourages its residents to become and stay active through choices in their daily routines.

Active Living Study - Detroit Lakes

Active Living Study for the City of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: Results of a September 2010 Survey of Detroit Lakes Residents (April 2011) (1.4 MB, 42 pages)

The key objective of this study was for the Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin County Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) to explore ways in which the City of Detroit Lakes can create an environment that encourages its residents to become and stay active through choices in their daily routines.

Active Living Study - Dilworth

Active Living Study for the City of Dilworth, Minnesota: Results of a September 2010 Survey of Dilworth Residents (April 2011) (1.3 MB, 38 pages)

The key objective of this study was for the Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin County Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) to explore ways in which the City of Dilworth can create an environment that encourages its residents to become and stay active through choices in their daily routines.

Active Living Study - Perham

Active Living Study for the City of Perham, Minnesota: Results of a September 2010 Survey of Perham Residents (April 2011) (1.3 MB, 37 pages)

The key objective of this study was for the Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin County Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) to explore ways in which the City of Perham can create an environment that encourages its residents to become and stay active through choices in their daily routines.

Minnesota SHIP Project - County Reports

SHIP Wilkin County

PartnerSHIP 4 Health 2009-2011: Wilkin County, Minnesota (September 2011) (2.1 MB, 33 pages)

This report, “PartnerSHIP 4 Health 2009-2011: Wilkin County, Minnesota” is an evaluation of the five health initiatives that were implemented in Wilkin County, Minnesota, from June 2009 through June 2011. The initiatives studied are community and school physical activity, school nutrition, worksite wellness, and health care guideline implementation.

SHIP Becker County

PartnerSHIP 4 Health 2009-2011: Becker County, Minnesota (September 2011) (1.9 MB, 34 pages)

This report, “PartnerSHIP 4 Health 2009-2011: Becker County, Minnesota” is an evaluation of the five health initiatives that were implemented in Becker County, Minnesota, from June 2009 through June 2011. The initiatives studied are community and school physical activity, school nutrition, worksite wellness, and health care guideline implementation.

SHIP Clay County

PartnerSHIP 4 Health 2009-2011: Clay County, Minnesota (September 2011) (1.9 MB, 33 pages)

This report, “PartnerSHIP 4 Health 2009-2011: Clay County, Minnesota” is an evaluation of the five health initiatives that were implemented in Clay County, Minnesota, from June 2009 through June 2011. The initiatives studied are community and school physical activity, school nutrition, worksite wellness, and health care guideline implementation.

SHIP Otter Tail County

PartnerSHIP 4 Health 2009-2011: Otter Tail County, Minnesota (September 2011) (2.1 MB, 34 pages)

This report, “PartnerSHIP 4 Health 2009-2011: Otter Tail County, Minnesota” is an evaluation of the five health initiatives that were implemented in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, from June 2009 through June 2011. The initiatives studied are community and school physical activity, school nutrition, worksite wellness, and health care guideline implementation.

Minnesota SHIP Project - Safe Routes to School Surveys

SRTS Breckenridge

Safe Routes to School: Survey Results of Students in Breckenridge, Minnesota (October 2010) (.7 MB, 25 pages)

The Safe Routes to School study is part of the Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin County Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) initiative. The research findings presented in this report will give city leaders, policy makers, and school administrators in Breckenridge, MN, insight into student perceptions regarding safe routes to school and barriers that prevent students from walking or bicycling to and from school.

SRTS Detroit Lakes

Safe Routes to School: Survey Results of Students in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (October 2010) (.8 MB, 28 pages)

The Safe Routes to School study is part of the Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin County Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) initiative. The research findings presented in this report will give city leaders, policy makers, and school administrators in Detroit Lakes, MN, insight into student perceptions regarding safe routes to school and barriers that prevent students from walking or bicycling to and from school.

SRTS Dilworth

Safe Routes to School: Survey Results of Students in Dilworth, Minnesota (October 2010) (.7 MB, 25 pages)

The Safe Routes to School study is part of the Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin County Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) initiative. The research findings presented in this report will give city leaders, policy makers, and school administrators in Dilworth, MN, insight into student perceptions regarding safe routes to school and barriers that prevent students from walking or bicycling to and from school.

SRTS Perham

Safe Routes to School: Survey Results of Students in Perham, Minnesota (October 2010) (.7 MB, 17 pages)

The Safe Routes to School study is part of the Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin County Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) initiative. The research findings presented in this report will give city leaders, policy makers, and school administrators in Perham, MN, insight into student perceptions regarding safe routes to school and barriers that prevent students from walking or bicycling to and from school.

Nonprofit Sector Study

Minnesota Nonprofit Sector Study

Minnesota Nonprofit Sector Study - An Analysis of the Minnesota Nonprofit Sector: Challenges and Opportunities (March 2010) (2.4 MB, 118 pages)

The purpose of this project is to raise awareness of the impact of the nonprofit
sector in the state of Minnesota, to investigate where scarce resources are being dedicated throughout the charitable sphere, and to determine if that investment is effectively and efficiently delivered. This project also serves to guide future efforts aimed at nonprofit sector performance improvement and to help the nonprofit sector achieve the greatest possible societal impact within the state.

  • View Briefing Points of Study Results (March 2010)
  • View related Presentation on "Nonprofit Sector in North Dakota: Challenges and Opportunities" - (April 2010)

Nonprofit Sector Study

Nonprofit Sector Study - An Analysis of the Impact of the Nonprofit Sector in North Dakota: Challenges and Opportunities (March 2009) (2.0 MB, 99 pages)

The purpose of this project is to raise awareness of the impact of the nonprofit
sector in the state of North Dakota, to investigate where scarce resources are being dedicated throughout the charitable sphere, and to determine if that investment is effectively and efficiently delivered. This project also serves to guide future efforts aimed at nonprofit sector performance improvement and to help the nonprofit sector achieve the greatest possible societal impact within the state.

  • View Briefing Points of Study Results (March 2009)
  • View related Presentation on "The Impact of the Nonprofit Sector in North Dakota: Challenges and Opportunities" (March 2009)

North Dakota County Migration Flows

North Dakota County Migration Flows: 1998-99 to 2000-01 (December 2002) (6.75 MB, 61 pages) 

A detailed analysis of the relocation of people and monies into and out of North Dakota counties. Data from this publication were updated yearly in the Economic Brief.

North Dakota Employer Survey

North Dakota Employer Survey: 2003 (October 2003) (4.41 MB, 41 pages)

Provides information regarding employers' attitudes and perceptions of labor issues concerning the growth and development of primary-sector businesses throughout North Dakota.

North Dakota Head Start Needs Assessment

Head Start Needs Assessment North Dakota Head Start State Collaboration Office Needs Assessment: 2009-2010 Survey Results (April 2010) (2.28 MB, 103 pages)

This report presents the results of the 2009-2010 needs assessment and is a follow-up to the first study conducted in 2008-2009. This report presents findings from a survey of staff and directors representing 11 Head Start programs serving North Dakota children and families for the school year 2009-2010. The purpose of the survey was to gather information for a site-based assessment of Head Start programs with specific focus on cooperation, coordination, and collaboration within nine key activity areas.

Head Start Needs Assessment
North Dakota Head Start State Collaboration Office Needs Assessment: 2008-2009 Survey Results (February 2009) (935 KB, 83 pages)

This report presents findings from a survey of staff and directors representing 11 of the 14 Head Start programs in North Dakota for the school year 2008-2009. The purpose of the survey was to gather information for a site-based assessment of Head Start programs with specific focus on cooperation, coordination, and collaboration within nine key activity areas.

North Dakota KIDS COUNT

North Dakota KIDS COUNT

The North Dakota KIDS COUNT Website provides resources for a great deal of data and several publications. Collaboration on certain research efforts occurs between the North Dakota State Data Center and the North Dakota KIDS COUNT program.

North Dakota Legislative Leadership Institute Presentation

ND Child Well-Being
The North Dakota Legislative Leadership Institute on Child Development Research and Policy was held in Bismarck, ND, September 12-14, 2011. The PowerPoint Presentation and accompanying Briefing Points on "The Well-Being of North Dakota's Infants and Toddlers" were presented at this institute.

North Dakota Population Projections

North Dakota Population Projections: 2005 to 2020 (September 2002) (3.99 MB, 120 pages)

(Updated May 2003: A correction to the total of 40-44 year olds for 2015 has been made to the second page of each profile. The online files have been updated to reflect this correction.)

Updated population projections for North Dakota were released September of 2002 by the North Dakota State Data Center. The results include population projections for North Dakota (2005-2020) and each of its 53 counties, including distributions by age and gender for 1980 through 2020. It includes historical population trends as well as a discussion of leading population trends and methodology regarding how the projections were developed.

North Dakota PRAMS - Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System

The overall goal of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is to reduce infant morbidity and mortality by impacting policies and maternal behaviors during pregnancy and early infancy. A survey was completed between two and four months after delivery by 909 randomly selected North Dakota mothers who gave birth in 2002.

For more information on this project, visit the North Dakota Department of Health.

Results of the North Dakota point-in-time study were released December 2004.

North Dakota PRAMS - 2002 Survey Results (December 2004) (936 KB, 110 pages)

PRAM-O-GRAMs, a series of nine two-page fact sheets highlighting findings from the 2002 PRAMS study were published in 2007 and 2008.
PRAM-O-GRAM #1 Front Page

PRAM-O-GRAM Two-Page Fact Sheet Series:
(#1) North Dakota Birth Trends (August 2007)

PRAM-O-GRAM #2 Front Page

PRAM-O-GRAM Two-Page Fact Sheet Series:
(#2) Pregnancy Intendedness (August 2007)

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(#3) Prenatal and Postpartum Issues (December 2007)
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(#4) Discussions With Health Care Workers During Prenatal Care Visits (December 2007)
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(#5) Maternal Health Characteristics (December 2007)
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(#6) Maternal Use of Alcohol and Tobacco (December 2008)
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(#7) Prenatal Stress and Complications (December 2008)
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(#8) Infant Health and Services (December 2008)
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(#9) Breastfeeding (December 2008)

North Dakota Statewide Child Abuse and Neglect Study

North Dakota Statewide Child Abuse and Neglect Study: 2005 Survey Results (December 2005) (540 KB, 90 pages)

This research focuses on gaining insight into residents' attitudes and perceptions regarding child abuse and neglect issues in North Dakota. It is a follow-up to a baseline public opinion survey conducted in the spring of 2002. It is part of a long range project aimed at monitoring child abuse and neglect within the state, introducing initiatives to promote positive change, and evaluating the impact of those initiatives.

North Dakota Statewide Housing Needs Assessment

The statewide housing needs assessment was conducted by the North Dakota State Data Center at North Dakota State University for the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency and the North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services. Results are presented as a Final Report, as Detailed Tables, and through the SHARP website and are available online.

Please note: The needs assessment was updated to reflect current trends (released September 2012 and available on the NDHFA website).

View needs assessment products:

 

North Dakota Strategic Planning Project

Strategic Planning Database Website Survey Report 2011
North Dakota Strategic Planning Database Website: 2011 Survey of Stakeholders (May 2011) (960 KB, 34 pages)
This report presents findings of a survey of key stakeholders across North Dakota regarding the value of the pilot strategic planning database that was created with the hope of enhancing the viability of communities through cooperative ventures that nurture and promote resource sharing. The survey explored the perception of need for a database, the ability of the database to increase collaboration, the usability of the database, and willingness to participate in the future.
North Dakota Strategic Planning Community Assessment: 2007 Survey Results
North Dakota Strategic Planning Community Assessment: 2007 Survey Results - Findings from the North Dakota Strategic Planning Research Project (October 2007) (819 KB, 95 pages)

Presents results of a survey to gather information from communities with less than 2,500 people across North Dakota about priorities and planning activities regarding four main strategic planning topics: Community Development, Economic Development, Natural Resources, and Emergency Management, as well as information about strategic planning barriers.

North Dakota Strategic Planning Profile
North Dakota Strategic Planning Profile - Findings from the North Dakota Strategic Planning Research Project (October 2007) (3.06 MB, 60 pages)
Presents the initial findings from the North Dakota strategic planning database. It provides a list of the communities currently involved in the research project along with the themes represented among the goals and objectives of each community's strategic plan. It also includes maps to aid in identifying the commonalities of themes among participating geographies across the state. This report also presents the findings of a short survey conducted in April 2007 designed to gain insight into the current status of the strategic plans in the database.

Northwest Area Foundation Horizons Program Community Profiles

NWAF Community Profile Example Page

Six-page community profiles were generated for the Northwest Area Foundation Horizons Program to assist in understanding poverty. A total of 25 profiles generated in 2007 cover 21 communities and eight zip codes in North Dakota. A total of nine profiles generated in 2004 cover six North Dakota communities, two Minnesota communities, and one South Dakota community.

  • Table 1. Demographic Characteristics
  • Table 2. Housing Characteristics
  • Table 3. Income and Poverty Characteristics
  • Table 4. Religious Congregation and Membership Characteristics
  • Table 5. Health Characteristics
  • Table 6. Labor Force Characteristics
  • Table 7. Employment Characteristics
  • Table 8. Educational Attainment Characteristics
  • Table 9. School District Characteristics

2007

2004

Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Community Needs Assessment

Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Community Needs Assessment: 2005 Project Summary (November 2005) (207 KB, 12 pages)

Overall summary of activities conducted by t he North Dakota State Data Center for the Otter Tail County Needs Assessment Committee.

Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Community Needs Assessment: 2005 Survey Results (November 2005) (154 KB, 34 pages)
Perceptions among key leaders regarding the most important issues facing their community.
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Community Needs Assessment: 2004 Focus Group Results (January 2005) (92 KB, 11 pages)
Perceptions of priority among residents regarding housing, education, health care, child care, transportation, and other program services.

Safe Routes to School Study in Fargo and West Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Dilworth, and Glyndon, Minnesota

2008 Safe Routes to School Report
Safe Routes to School: 2008 Survey Results of Parents and Students, Fargo and West Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Dilworth, and Glyndon, Minnesota (August 2009) (3.86 MB, 152 pages)

The research findings presented in this report will give city leaders, policy makers, and school administrators insight into student and parent perceptions regarding safe routes to school and barriers that prevent students from walking or bicycling to and from school. This study was designed as a collaborative project intended to offer a city-wide perspective of all Fargo public schools. Through the efforts and support of the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG), West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, and Glyndon public schools were included in the study.

Secondhand Smoke Study of Students and Faculty/Staff: MSCTC-Moorhead (2007)

MSCTC-Moorhead Report
2006 MSCTC-Moorhead Secondhand Smoke Study of Students and Faculty/Staff (February 2007) (3.71 MB, 93 pages)

This is one of two parts to a study commissioned by Clay County Public Health. Two surveys were conducted at the Moorhead campus of Minnesota State Community and Technical College(MSCTC-Moorhead) - one with students and one with faculty/staff. The study gathered information from the campus community regarding attitude and behaviors toward tobacco use and issues pertaining to smoking and secondhand smoke policies.

Secondhand Smoke Study of Students and Faculty/Staff: MSUM (2007)

MSUM Report
2006 MSUM Secondhand Smoke Study of Students and Faculty/Staff (February 2007) (9.03 MB, 91 pages)

This is one of two parts to a study commissioned by Clay County Public Health. Two surveys were conducted at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) - one with students and one with faculty/staff. The study gathered information from the campus community regarding attitude and behaviors toward tobacco use and issues pertaining to smoking and secondhand smoke policies.

Secondhand Smoke Survey for Central and Western Minnesota

Secondhand Smoke Survey for Central and Western Minnesota: February 2005 Survey Results (March 2005) (3.0 MB, 39 pages)

Detailed results of the 2005 Collaborative Assessment for Eight Central and Western Minnesota counties presenting attitudes and perceptions regarding smoking and secondhand smoke issues and policies.

Secondhand Smoke Survey for Otter Tail County, Minnesota

2006 Secondhand Smoke Survey of Registered Voters in Otter Tail County, Minnesota (June 2006) (6.1 MB, 43 pages)

Results of the study for Otter Tail County Public Health assessing registered voters' attitudes and perceptions of secondhand smoke and determine their opinions of public policies related to secondhand smoke.

Secondhand Smoke Survey for Wilkin County, Minnesota

Wilkin County Report
2006 Secondhand Smoke Survey for Wilkin County, Minnesota (November 2006) (403 KB, 41 pages)

Results of the study for Wilkin County Public Health examining residents' attitudes and perceptions of secondhand smoke and determining their opinions of public policies related to secondhand smoke.

Status of Women and Children

Status of Women and Children in the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area
Status of Women and Children in the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area (July 2011) (672 KB, 21 pages)

This report was prepared for the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation in an effort to assess and track the status of women and children in the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area which is comprised of Cass County in North Dakota and Clay County in Minnesota.

Tobacco Studies 2002: Households

Regional Tobacco and Secondhand Smoke Survey: 2002, Clay County, Otter Tail County, and Wilkin County, MN and Richland County, ND (May 2003) (1.78 MB, 86 pages)

Study designed to gather information from residents in a 4-county region regarding their attitudes and perceptions of tobacco use; also gathered data regarding their opinions of secondhand smoke and its consequences.

Tobacco Studies 2002: North Dakota State College of Science

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Study targeting the campus community at North Dakota State College of Science -- gathering information from students and from administration, faculty, and staff regarding their attitudes and perceptions of tobacco use on campus, as well as their opinions of secondhand smoke and its consequences.

Tobacco Studies 2002: North Dakota State University

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Study targeting the campus community at North Dakota State University -- gathering information from students and from administration, faculty, and staff regarding their attitudes and perceptions of tobacco use on campus, as well as their opinions of secondhand smoke and its consequences.
Example Cover Companion documents -- findings of a follow-up survey of students and of administration, faculty, and staff aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a campus media campaign whose purpose was to heighten awareness of tobacco use and secondhand smoke and promote cessation among the campus community.
Tobacco Cessation Program Evaluation: 2003, North Dakota State University (June 2003) (.41 MB, 15pages)
Companion document -- a preliminary overview of the success of the tobacco cessation program begun in March 2003 on the campus of North Dakota State University.

Visual Impairment Among North Dakotans

Visual Impairment Among North Dakotans, 2005 Report (February 2005) (2.6 MB, 23 pages)

The purpose of this report is to present estimates and projections of the number of people ages 15 and older in North Dakota who have a visual impairment, in 2000, 2010, and 2015.

Wage Comparability Study for North Dakota Head Start

Wage Comparability Study
2006 Wage Comparability Study: North Dakota Head Start and Early Head Start (March 2007) (104 KB, 20 pages)

The purpose of this report is to provide North Dakota Head Start and Early Head Start administrators a tool for objectively evaluating the wages and salaries of their staff relative to other Head Start programs in the state. The data are based on wage and salary reports supplied by 12 Head Start and Early Head Start programs throughout North Dakota for the program year 2006. Comparable wage/salary analysis has been conducted using data from three independent sources: Job Service North Dakota, Head Start Program Information Reports, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Wishek, North Dakota, Surveys

Wishek, North Dakota, 2005 Community Survey (October 2005) (2.13 MB, 18 pages)

Perceptions among residents of Wishek, North Dakota, regarding their vision for the community.

Wishek, North Dakota, 2005 Leadership and Business Survey (October 2005) (.55 MB, 29 pages)
Perceptions among key leaders of Wishek, North Dakota, regarding the community's development situation.

Women's Way Direct Mail Project

Women's Way consulted with staff at the North Dakota State Data Center to evaluate the effectiveness of direct mail in North Dakota. The direct mail project included evaluating the success of the direct mail campaign, examining characteristics of the intended audience, examining the overall reliability of the sampling frame developed from a purchased list of names, and providing feedback for future message and campaign design. Women's Way, the North Dakota Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, is administered by the North Dakota Department of Health and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 2005 Summary and the 2005 Technical Report are also available on the North Dakota Department of Health website at http://www.ndhealth.gov/cancer/publications.asp?DivisionID=2.
Women's Way Direct Mail Project: 2005 Summary (December 2005) (184 KB, 20 pages)

The results of the project are summarized in this report.

Women's Way Direct Mail Project: 2005 Technical Report (December 2005) (1.14 MB, 128 pages)
Detailed results of the project are presented in this report.

 

Volume 27 - 2011

27(12)

North Dakota Tax Filers Receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): 2000 to 2008

27(11)

Educational Attainment of Adults in North Dakota: 2009

27(10)

Highlights from the 2011 North Dakota KIDS COUNT Fact Book

27(9)

North Dakota Household Composition: 2010

27(8) North Dakota Business Establishments, Business Employees, and Payroll by County: 2008 and 2009
27(7) Population by Age in North Dakota: Census 2010
27(6) ACT Scores for 2010 North Dakota High School Graduates
27(5) Population by Race and Hispanic Origin in North Dakota: 2010 Census
27(4) Total Population for North Dakota: Census 2010
27(3) Compensation of North Dakota Employees: 2009
27(2) Poverty Estimates for North Dakota: 2009
27(1) Federal Government Expenditures to North Dakota: Fiscal Year 2009

Volume 26 - 2010

26(12) Housing Units in North Dakota: July 1, 2009 Estimates
26(11) North Dakota County Business Establishments, Business Employees, and Payroll: 2008
26(10) Population by Race and Hispanic Origin in North Dakota: Census 2000 and July 1, 2009 Estimate
26(9) Highlights from the 2010 North Dakota KIDS COUNT Fact Book
26(8) Dependency Ratios in North Dakota
26(7) North Dakota Tax Filers Receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): 2000 to 2007
26(6) ACT Scores for 2009 North Dakota High School Graduates
26(5) Components of Population Change in North Dakota: July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2009
26(4) Annual Population for North Dakota: April 1, 2000 and the July 1, 2009 Estimate
26(3) Compensation of North Dakota Employees: 2008
26(2) Poverty Estimates for North Dakota: 2008
26(1) Federal Government Expenditures to North Dakota: Fiscal Year 2008

Volume 25 - 2009

25(12) Housing Units in North Dakota: July 1, 2008 Estimates
25(11) Highlights from the 2009 North Dakota KIDS COUNT Fact Book
25(10) Population by Race and Hispanic Origin in North Dakota: Census 2000 and July 1, 2008 Estimate
25(9) The 2008 Age Distribution of North Dakota Residents
25(8) Summary Health Measures for People in North Dakota
25(7) North Dakota Tax Filers Receiving the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): 2000 to 2006
25(6) ACT Scores for 2008 North Dakota High School Graduates
25(5) Components of Population Change in North Dakota: July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008
25(4) Annual Population for North Dakota: April 1, Census 2000 to the July 1, 2008 Estimate
25(3) Compensation of North Dakota Employees: 2007
25(2) Poverty Estimates for Persons in North Dakota: 2007
25(1) Federal Government Expenditures to North Dakota: Fiscal Year 2007

 

Volume 20 - 2011

20(12) North Dakota Gross Domestic Product by Industry: 2010
20(11) Health Insurance Coverage Status of Children Ages 0 to 17: 2008 to 2010
20(10) Characteristics of Mortgage Holders in North Dakota: 2009
20(9) Personal Transfer Receipts in North Dakota: 2009
20(8) Adjusted Gross Income Flow Due to Migration for North Dakota: 2008-2009
20(7) Crude Oil Production in North Dakota: 2010
20(6) Housing Units Authorized for Construction by Building Permits in North Dakota: 2010
20(5) Bankruptcy Cases Filed by State: Fiscal Year 2010
20(4) Firms Owned by American Indians and Alaska Natives in North Dakota: 2007
20(3) Social Security - Beneficiaries, Annual Payments, and Average Monthly Benefits in North Dakota: 2009
20(2) Multiple Job Holders in North Dakota: 1994 to 2010
20(1) North Dakota Participants in the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Formerly the Federal Food Stamp Program): Fiscal Year 2010

Volume 19 - 2010

19(12) North Dakota's Gross Domestic Product by Industry: 2009
19(11) Charitable Giving Reported on Federal Individual Income Tax Returns for North Dakota: 2008
19(10) Health Insurance Coverage Status of Children Ages 0 to 17: 2007 to 2009
19(9) Women-Owned Firms in North Dakota: 2007
19(8) North Dakota Residence and Migration of First-Year College Students: Fall 2008
19(7) Crude Oil Production in North Dakota: 2009
19(6) Housing Units Authorized for Construction by Building Permits in North Dakota: 2009
19(5) Personal Transfer Receipts in North Dakota: 2008
19(4) Bankruptcy Cases Filed by State: Fiscal Year 2009
19(3) Social Security - Beneficiaries, Annual Payments, and Average Monthly Benefits in North Dakota: 2008
19(2) North Dakota Participants in the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Formerly the Federal Food Stamp Program): Fiscal Year 2009
19(1) Multiple Jobholders in North Dakota: 1994 to 2008

Volume 18 - 2009

18(12) Charitable Giving Reported on Federal Individual Income Tax Returns for North Dakota: 2007
18(11) North Dakota Residence and Migration of First-Year College Students: Fall 2006
18(10) Health Insurance Coverage Status of Children Ages 0 to 17: 2006 to 2008
18(9) Net Taxable Income Flow Due to Migration for North Dakota: 2007-2008
18(8) Crude Oil Production in North Dakota: 2008
18(7) North Dakota Gross Domestic Product by Industry: 2008
18(6) Housing Units Authorized for Construction by Building Permits in North Dakota: 2008
18(5) Personal Transfer Receipts in North Dakota: 2007
18(4) Bankruptcy Cases Filed by State: Fiscal Year 2008
18(3) Social Security - Beneficiaries, Annual Payments, and Average Monthly Benefits in North Dakota: 2007
18(2) North Dakota Participants in the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Formerly the Federal Food Stamp Program): Fiscal Year 2008
18(1) Multiple Jobholders in North Dakota: 1994 to 2007

 

NDSDC Prepared Tables

Example of Prepared Table

Prepared tables present information from detailed data sources. These data sources are usually either very complex or are not offered to the public free-of-charge. The data are organized in a user-friendly format, but do not offer analysis and interpretation. Most tables are offered in PDF and Spreadsheet formats. When available, we link to prepared tables on the original data source websites.

NDSDC Prepared Tables: Census 2010 Data

These data tables present Census 2010 data. You can also access data via the Census Bureau's American Factfinder 2 website.
Total Population for North Dakota Cities by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2010 (PDF file)
Total Population for North Dakota Counties by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2010 (PDF file)
Total Population for American Indian Reservations in North Dakota by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2010 (PDF file)
Total Population and Housing Occupancy Status for North Dakota Cities: 2010 (PDF file)
Total Population and Housing Occupancy Status for North Dakota Counties: 2010 (PDF file)
Total Population and Housing Occupancy Status for American Indian Reservations in North Dakota: 2010 (PDF file)
Total Population for North Dakota: Census 2010 (Population Bulletin released April 2011, with historical census data - PDF)
North Dakota data for redistricting were released March 16, 2011. You can read about the data and see tables here (see Custom Tables on righthand side) or access the data via American Factfinder 2. Click here for Census 2010 stories at USAToday.com, including North Dakota's data.
Table 5: Resident Population of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico: 2010 Census and Census 2000 [on website: Excel | PDF ]
Apportionment Data Released 12/21/2010

NDSDC Prepared Tables: Previous Census Data (through 2000)

These data tables present Census 2000 and historical census data; most were created to correspond to the release of Census 2000 data.
ND Historical Population (PDF file)
Difference in Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1990 and 2000 (PDF file)
North Dakota State Legislative Districts:
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
1990 and 2000 Population Counts, with Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)
15 Largest Counties and Cities in North Dakota: 1990 and 2000:
Population (PDF file)
Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin (PDF file)
Total Population for North Dakota Counties by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
Population Trends for North Dakota by County: 1870-2000 (PDF or Excel file)
Voting Population (Persons 18 Years and Older) of North Dakota by County, with 1990-2000 Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)
Children (Persons 0 to 17 Years) in North Dakota by County, with 1990-2000 Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)
Hispanic Population (of any Race) in North Dakota by County: 1990 and 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
Total Population for North Dakota Cities by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
1990-2000 Population Trends for North Dakota Cities, with Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)
Total Population for North Dakota Cities: 1920 to 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
2000 Population for County Subdivisions in North Dakota with Total Population and Number of Persons 18 and Older (PDF or Excel file)
2000 Population for North Dakota Counties by Tract with Total Population and Number of Persons 18 and Older (PDF or Excel file)
American Indian Reservations in North Dakota:
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
1990 and 2000 Population, with Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)

Select Data Links:

NDSDC Prepared Tables: Previous Estimates

These data tables are created to correspond to the release of new population estimates.
Annual Population Estimates for the U.S. and States: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011 (website)

2000s Estimates
Annual Population Estimates for the U.S. and States April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (website)
Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of North Dakota: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (website)

Population Estimates by North Dakota Place: Census 2000 and July 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 Estimate:

  • Alphabetical - PDF or Excel file
  • Ranked by 2009 population - PDF or Excel file
Selected Age Groups for the United States and States: July 1, 2009 (website)
Total Population Estimates by 5 Year Age Cohorts in North Dakota by County: July 1, 2009 Estimates (PDF or Excel file)
North Dakota Estimates for Race and Hispanic Origin Through 2009 (website)

1990s Estimates
Total Population for North Dakota by County, 1990 and 2000 Census and 1991-1999 Estimates (PDF or Excel file)
Population Estimates for Places (Sorted Alphabetically Within North Dakota): Annual Time Series, July 1, 1990 to July 1, 1999 (includes April 1, 1990 Population Estimates Base) (PDF or Excel file)

NDSDC Prepared Tables: Migration

These data tables are created to correspond to the release of new migration data.
Net Migration in North Dakota by County: 1950-60 to 2000-09 (PDF or Excel file)

Race and Hispanic/Latino Origin

American Indian Reservations in North Dakota:
  • Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
  • 1990 and 2000 Population, with Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)
Difference in Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1990 and 2000 (PDF file)
North Dakota State Legislative Districts:
  • Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
15 Largest Counties and Cities in North Dakota: 1990 and 2000
Total Population for North Dakota Counties by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
Total Population for North Dakota Cities by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
Hispanic Population (of any Race) in North Dakota by County: 1990 and 2000 (PDF or Excel file)

American Indian Reservations

 American Indian Reservations in North Dakota:
  • Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
  • 1990 and 2000 Population, with Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)
 American Indian Reservations Profiles (DP-1 through DP-4 Census 2000 Profiles from the Census Bureau):

State Legislative District

 North Dakota State Legislative Districts:
  • Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
  • 1990 and 2000 Population Counts, with Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)

View Maps of Legislative Districts on North Dakota State Legislative Branch website
Census Redistricting Data Program

 

Census 2000 data for North Dakota's State Legislative Districts, now available on the U.S. Census Bureau website, are organized and presented by the Missouri Census Data Center: ACCESS DATA .

Demographic profiles are available for Senate Districts 1 through 47 and House Districts 1 through 47. Profiles include 29 sections: 1) Population Basics, 2) Age, 3) Race and Hispanic, 4) Relationship of Persons in Households, 5) Households by Type, 6) Marital Status, 7) Language Spoken at Home, 8) Foreign Born Persons, 9) Residence in 1995, 10) Place of Work, 11) Commuting, 12) School Enrollment, 13) Educational Attainment, 14) Veteran and Armed Forces Status, 15) Disability, 16) Employment Status, 17) Work Force by Industry, 18) Work Force by Occupation, 19) Household Income in 1999, 20) Income Percentages by Source, 21) Other Income Measures, 22) Poverty, 23) Miscellaneous Population, 24) Housing Unit Basics, 25) Selected Housing Characteristics, 26) Units in Structure, 27) Age of Structure, 28) Gross Rents, and 29) Housing Values.

Access State Legislative District Outline Maps for North Dakota by county (each county has a separate directory with one PDF file per map sheet) on the Census Bureau's web site (tips for viewing and printing PDF Map Files)

City/Place, Township, Tract

 15 Largest Counties and Cities in North Dakota: 1990 and 2000 (PDF files)
 Total Population for North Dakota Cities by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
 1990-2000 Population Trends for North Dakota Cities, with Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)
 Total Population for North Dakota Cities: 1920 to 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
 2000 Population for County Subdivisions in North Dakota with Total Population and Number of Persons 18 and Older (PDF or Excel file)
 2000 Population for North Dakota Counties by Tract with Total Population and Number of Persons 18 and Older (PDF or Excel file)

City/Place, Township Profiles (DP-1 through DP-4 Census 2000 Profiles from the Census Bureau):

  • Access DP-1 through DP-4 Census 2000 Profiles (in PDF format) for all geographies through the Census Bureau's web site -- select North Dakota and then type the name of the geography
  • EXAMPLE -- to retrieve the profile for Afton Township, Ward County, North Dakota: choose "North Dakota" from the drop-down box and type "Afton," then click on the "Afton Township" profile

County

15 Largest Counties and Cities in North Dakota: 1990 and 2000
Total Population for North Dakota Counties by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2000 (PDF or Excel file)
Population Trends for North Dakota by County: 1870-2000 (PDF or Excel file)
Voting Population (Persons 18 Years and Older) of North Dakota by County, with 1990-2000 Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)
Children (Persons 0 to 17 Years) in North Dakota by County, with 1990-2000 Percent Change (PDF or Excel file)
Hispanic Population (of any Race) in North Dakota by County: 1990 and 2000 (PDF or Excel file)

County Profiles (DP-1 through DP-4 Census 2000 Profiles from the Census Bureau):

Adams Barnes Benson Billings Bottineau Bowman Burke
Burleigh Cass Cavalier Dickey Divide Dunn Eddy
Emmons Foster Golden Valley Grand Forks Grant Griggs Hettinger
Kidder La Moure Logan McHenry McIntosh McKenzie McLean
Mercer Morton Mountrail Nelson Oliver Pembina Pierce
Ramsey Ransom Renville Richland Rolette Sargent Sheridan
Sioux Slope Stark Steele Stutsman Towner Traill
Walsh Ward Wells Williams

 

State

ND 2000 and Historical Population
Difference in Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1990 and 2000
State Profile (DP-1 through DP-4 Census 2000 Profiles from the Census Bureau):
Geographical Population Centers for North Dakota: 1990 and 2000